I ran anywhere from 3 to 13 miles quite regularly or do about 30 minutes minimum on my elliptical when I can't get go running. I foresee getting a BL with BA 400 silicone around end November early December. How soon after can I resume these activities. Are these two forms of exercise "safe" for someone after this surgery long term? Thanks
November 8, 2015
Answer: Running after breast augmentation Thank you for your question. You definitely want to follow your own surgeon's post-op activity instructions. This is a general guide I give to my patients: 1) No heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 6 weeks. 2) Resume walking at a leisurely pace right after surgery (e.g. 2 mph) 3) At 2 weeks, you can walk 2 miles at 2mph 4) At 3 weeks, you can walk 3 miles at 3mph 5) At 4 weeks, you can walk 4 miles at 4mph 6) At 5 weeks, you can jog 5 miles at 5mph 7) At 6 weeks, you can resume all activities, but listen to your body and use discomfort or tightness as a guide so you don't over do it.
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November 8, 2015
Answer: Running after breast augmentation Thank you for your question. You definitely want to follow your own surgeon's post-op activity instructions. This is a general guide I give to my patients: 1) No heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 6 weeks. 2) Resume walking at a leisurely pace right after surgery (e.g. 2 mph) 3) At 2 weeks, you can walk 2 miles at 2mph 4) At 3 weeks, you can walk 3 miles at 3mph 5) At 4 weeks, you can walk 4 miles at 4mph 6) At 5 weeks, you can jog 5 miles at 5mph 7) At 6 weeks, you can resume all activities, but listen to your body and use discomfort or tightness as a guide so you don't over do it.
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October 30, 2015
Answer: Exercise after surgery Thank you for your question. I tell my patients that they can resume exercise at the six week post-op mark. However, I also tell them that they should be careful to listen to their bodies as to not do anything that can cause pain or discomfort. Please be sure to discuss this with your operating surgeon as the post-op care and instructions tends to differ from surgeon to surgeon.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL
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October 30, 2015
Answer: Exercise after surgery Thank you for your question. I tell my patients that they can resume exercise at the six week post-op mark. However, I also tell them that they should be careful to listen to their bodies as to not do anything that can cause pain or discomfort. Please be sure to discuss this with your operating surgeon as the post-op care and instructions tends to differ from surgeon to surgeon.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL
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October 28, 2015
Answer: Activity After Breast Lift with Implants Thanks for your question!I'm sure if you asked ten surgeons this questions, you might possibly get anywhere form 5-10 different answers. Prior to 4 weeks, I ask patients to walk as much as they want but refrain from anything more. Aerobic exercise that does not involve significant impact or straining such as low level elliptical training would be acceptable at 4 weeks. I think most surgeons would agree however that any high impact or high intensity exercises such as distance running or weight-lifting should be avoided for a minimum of 6 and in some cases closer to 8 weeks postoperatively. Given that implants typically settle by 3 months, some surgeons might even suggest waiting out to 12 weeks before these higher stress activities.Obviously the best course of action is to follow the guidance of your surgeon. Hope you find this helpful!
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October 28, 2015
Answer: Activity After Breast Lift with Implants Thanks for your question!I'm sure if you asked ten surgeons this questions, you might possibly get anywhere form 5-10 different answers. Prior to 4 weeks, I ask patients to walk as much as they want but refrain from anything more. Aerobic exercise that does not involve significant impact or straining such as low level elliptical training would be acceptable at 4 weeks. I think most surgeons would agree however that any high impact or high intensity exercises such as distance running or weight-lifting should be avoided for a minimum of 6 and in some cases closer to 8 weeks postoperatively. Given that implants typically settle by 3 months, some surgeons might even suggest waiting out to 12 weeks before these higher stress activities.Obviously the best course of action is to follow the guidance of your surgeon. Hope you find this helpful!
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